Broker Dealers
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LPL Gets a $30/Share Price for Its IPO
By James J. GreenThe underwriters for LPL Financial, the largest independent broker-dealer, late Wednesday priced its initial public offering of stock, set for Thursday, Nov. 18, at $30/share.
November 17, 2010
What’s Behind Barclays and Baird's Recruiting Success?A look at the pros and cons of joining these firms from the wirehouses and why the emergence of more players is a welcome development for the advisor marketplace
November 16, 2010
Ben Edwards Opens 12th BranchThe brokerage firm adds five advisors, including some from Wells Fargo, in Danbury, Conn.
November 16, 2010
Ben Edwards Opens 12th BranchThe brokerage firm adds five advisors, including some from Wells Fargo, in Danbury, Conn.
November 12, 2010
Aflac: Brokers Ready for Bigger Bite of Voluntary DentalA recent study by Aflac of dental plan consumers shows not just an increased appetite for supplementary dental care but also a much larger opportunity for brokers and consultants working in the voluntary benefits markets.
November 12, 2010
Securities America’s Nagengast on Retirement Planning for Clients, and Reps: The Weekend InterviewJim Nagengast, CEO of Securities America, sat down with AdvisorOne to discuss the 1,900-rep BD's retirement income strategy.
November 12, 2010
Top 5 Most Read Stories: LTC Tax Changes; PIMCO's Gross on Bond MarketThese are AdvisorOne's Top 5 Most Read Stories for the week of Nov. 8.
November 09, 2010
LPL Financial Sets IPO Date for Nov. 17, Report SaysAfter filing its Form S-1 last week, LPL Financial, the largest independent broker-dealer, could make its public debut next week.